The Blyth Standard, 1903-03-26, Page 1VOL. XVI.
BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1903.
No. 33.
WEST WAWANOSM.
NoTas,—Mr, Daniel Leidy has solda
lne three-year-old colt to Mr. John
Pierce for $160.... Messrs. Foagan Bros,
sold their fat cattle to Messrs. Watson
& Elulgb, of Blyth. They were de-
livered at Blytle station on Monday.— .
Mr. Charles Moss ie looking for grass
cattle for which he is willing to pay
the highest price.... Mr. E. McKenzie
purchased a fine driver Froin a gentle -
luau in Ashfield Mr. W. J, Graham,
of Shepperdton, was in this section last
week looking for grass cattle. He we.s
paying 4} dents a pound for good ones.
....Since the defeat of the electric rail-
road bylaw in Colborne last w ek,
George K. thinks he will have to post-
pone hie ride on the electriccere.. , .The
plow has been going tome in this town-
ship during the past week, and those
who have been following it report the
work alright Mr, Robert Medd
bought &bunch of gratis steers the other
day and Intends buying some more, as
he will have lots of grass to put them
on this season Mr. John Moulden
was in this section last week renewing
old acquaintances.
CONSTANCE.
ITIDWs.—Mr. Robert Armstrong was
in Sarnia and Detroit on business lest
week,,,.Mr, R. McKay, of Idaho, is
visiting hie easter, Mrs. A. Coates, and
friends in Brussels. He has sold out
his livery business in that state and ie
enjoying a well earned holiday....Mrs.
W. McIntosh has returned home after
vieltinga week with her daughter, Mrs,
J. Mills. , . , Miss Mary Reid, of Harlock,
le spending a few days with her aunt,
Mrs. J. Campbell Mies Maggie
eI)onald is spending a few weeks
with Mre, J. Mille, of Harlock..,. Mr,
J, G. Campbell has rented Mr. David
Miltson's house and will occupy it at
onee..,..Mr. Duncan Tudor was called
home last week owing to the illness of
his mother.... Some of the farmers aro
busy making maple syrup in this
neighborhood... .Quite an enjoyable
birthday party was held at the home of
Mr, John Britton recently, it being the
birthday of the worthy host himself,
also that of our teacher, Mr. David
Weir, and also Miss Katie McRorrie,
all of whom were,presen(w and report a
.good t.itne,.,,Mrs, Robert Armstrong
was in Gorrie last week attending the
funeral of her uncle, Mr, McLaughlin,
.Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark entertain-
ed a number of their friends the other
evening... .Mr. James Pariah was
visiting hie son north of Brawls, last
weak... .Mre. son,
and Willie, who
have been visiting relatives in this
locality for the last three months, have
left for their home in the west....A
large number of young people spent an
enjoyable evening at Mr. C. McGregor'e
one night recently.
DUNGANNON.
Purrs,—At the union meeting of the
congregations of Port Albert Presby-
terian church and Erskine Presbyterian
church, Dungannon, which was held in
Erskine church on March 17th, a unani-
mous call was given to Rev. C. M.
Rutherford to become permanent pas-
tor. He has been officiating for about
a year and by zealous work and kindly
disposition has considerably increased
the membership of these churches,...
Information has reached the village
announcing the marriage of Mr. David
Williamson and Miss Margaret McKay,
only surviving daughter of the late
James McKay, M.D. The interesting
event took place at Bottineau, North
Dakota, on March 4th, The Lappy
bride is a native of Dungannon, and the
beet wished) of many relatives and
friends in this neighborhood are ex-
tended to her and her husband for a
long and happy union.... Mise Isabella
Moore hes left for her home in Huron
township, after having a pleaeant visit
of about two weeks with ber sister,
Mrs. James Rose.... As we preeumed,
the rumor of the decease of Rev. R.
Fairbairn, now of Sowerby, and for-
merly of Dungannon, was incorrect.
Your correspondent was pleased to re•
oeive a letter from the reverend gentle-
man, dated March lith, stating that he
and his family were enjoying good
health and that he is highly pleased
with hie new location.... Quite a num-
ber are making exchanges of property
in this vicinity The principal of
Dungannon public school has decided
to give his entrance class an examina-
tion on Fridays on the work taken der -
big the weak. It a pupil attends regu•
tarty and works at school and at home
faithfully, he can head the list or at
least come close to the top; all have
the same chance._
NU ELL TT.
,Bnias a.—Mie. Liezie Cousins is home
sick at present ....The farm known as
the Tasker_piace, situated on the 19th
pen., neararlt.ck has gone back to its
original owner. )lir. L. L. Tasker, sr.,
sold it to his son of the same name
some years ago, and moved to Harpur,-
hey, where he has lived retired. Since
the death or his son, however, the place
hasbeen offered for sale, and was Nought
in last week by Mr. 'Paekor, sr., at a
good figure. he does not purpose tir-
ing on it, and we understand offers it
for rent ....The home of Mr. and 'Jars.
E. Harrieou has been darkened the past
week through death having entered
their home and took away from loving
parents their infant daughter, Fanny
'Beatrice, aged five months. Afietion
has been heavy on the parents, for their
three ctildren have all been dawn sick
together the past week with colds and
pneumonia, which was the cause of the
little one's death. A little boy, three
years old, also lies et death's door, and
their (Meet child, only five, though &hle
to be on her feet, has a bad cold. The
funeral was held lest Friday afternoon
to Clinton cemetery. The sympathy of
the community goes out to Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison, while the hand of afflic-
tion is so sorely trying their faith in an
all -wise Providence, who sees all things
for the heat.
W EIMI NG BEt.i e,—A quiet but pretty
wedding was solemnized by Rev. C. R.
Gunne at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Herman, on Weduesday noon of
last week, when their daughter, Lillian
Edith, became the life partner of Mr,
Remy Bateman, of Brussels. A num-
ber of relatives of the contracting part-
ies were prevent, and tho bride received
many useful and beautiful gifts. The
bride was daintily gowned in white,
After partaking of a wedding dinner,
they were driven to the station in an
open carriage drawn by a spanking
team of grays, the happy couple left for
the east amidst the best wishes of their
friende....On Wednesday of !net week
tho home of Mr. Walter Cunningham
was the scene of another of three happy
events which mark a change in the
lives of two young people, for better or
for worse, ft was the marring of his
daughter, Isabelle, to Mr. Joaeph Rands,
a prosperous young farmer of this town-
ship. The ceremony wee performed by
Rev. J. A, Hamilton, in the presence of
the immediate relatives of the parties
interested. Mr. James H. Pipe dis-
charged the duties of groomsman, and
Miss Mary Rands those of bridesmaid.
The newly wedded pair expect to make
their home at or near Constance. They
have the many good wishes of their
friends as they set out on the journey
of life together,
AUBURN.
CONCERT.—The concert given in the
Temperance hall on Tuesday evening of
last week under the auspices of the
Auburn Rifle association was not as
well attended as the merits of the pro-
gram deserved, Mr. Will McLeod, of
Seatertb, who was the chief entertainer,
is an artist in all branches of bis work.
His songs are new and called forth
much laughter and applause from the
audienoe. He has a good voice and his
actions puts much expression into all
his work,while his dancing of the
" Sailor's ornpipe" was good. Mestere.
Tyndall Bros., of Carlow, rendered
some fine selections which were very
touch appreciated. Mr. John J. Rob-
ertson, of Auburn, also gave two very
aeceptsble readings in good style. Mr,
James Young made a happy chairman,
and the members of the Auburn Rifle
association are to be congratulated on
furnishing such a good evening's enter-
tainment. Should Mr. McLeod ever
again visit our village he is sore to be
greeted with a good audience,
WINOHAM.
LAcoNics.—Mrs. Snell, of Eeoex, is
visiting her mother, Mrs, Hobbs....
Mr, J. J. Elliott is on the sick list at
present.... Miss Flo Fleuty has gone to
Brussels, where she has accepted a
position as milliner.... Mi es Lily Lang
left lest week for McLeod, Alberta,
where she will make her home with her
uncle, Rev. James Bruce... , A few days
ago, Mr. E. H. Kaiser met with an
accident in one of the factorise that
nearly destroyed his right hand. He
was working on the shaper, and by
some means his hand came in contect
with the knife. The sad result was that
the thumb was split and pieces taken
off the fingers. Besides being very
tainful, the accident is all the more
serious because the hand can never be
the tame as before Mr, W. D. Prin•
gle, formerly of Wingham, has removed
from Georgetown to Sarnia, where he
kgs charge of a large tannery
Messrs, Mortimer Smith and W. J.
Ramsay, two residents of this vicinity,
have decided to remove to Zion, the oity
founded by Dr. Alex. bowie on the
shore of Lake Michigan, between Chi-
cago and Milwaukee. We are informed
that they will leave in a few days and
their families will follow later, when
,they have secured homes for them
The death of Mr, T. H. Manuel occur-
red at hie residence here on March
12th, shortly after his arrival home
from the Northwest. He leaves a
widow and family to mourn hie demise,
..Mr, and Mrs. C. Dallas were viei•
tors with Loudon frieuds last week,
Mr. Robert Jobb, of Brandon, Mani-
toba, is visiting with relatives and
friends in Wingham and Turnberry
Mr. Wm. Robertson was In Toronto
last week on business in connection
with the annual Model farm excursion.
Mr. Thomas Bell is preparing to
build two dwelling houses on Leopold
street, and Mr. H. 0. Bell will build
three houses at the corner of Frauces
and Patrick streets.... Mrs. Samuel
McBurney is seriously ill et present
and we understand that her recovery is
doubtful. Mr. McBurney is also con-
fined to the house.
START YOUR CHILDREN
now to save by opening a
SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT
with the
BANK OF HAMILTON
BLYTH.
$t and Upwards received on deposit, and interest allowed
at the rate of 3 per cent per annum, compounded half -yearly.
Special rate on large time deposits.
T. W. SCOTT, AGENT.
LONDESBORO.
WAIFS,—Some of the Londeeboro
young men hove been offered as high as
{29 per month for eight months farm-
ing this season, and $240 for a year....
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tipling, year
of Goderich, were visitors at the home
of Mr, R. B. Jeffrey for a few days last
week. They have since left for the
Northwest ....'Phe managers of Knox
church ere raking for tenders for the
enlargement of the church shed...,
Messrs. W. T. Brunedou and T. )filler
are doing quite a trade in horses—buy-
ing and selling.... Mr. Frank Longman
has moved to the village, midis occupy
ing his aunt's house. N'e welcome him
to our midst,..,Although cattle are
down in price, Mr, S. Smith shipped a
carload from here last week ,,—There
are about three cerloade of Square tim-
ber at the Medea Mies Dora Riley
gave a birthday party to her little
friends on Wednesday afternoon of last
week, and to her older friends at night.
..,Mrs. 5, 11icVittie, of Clinton, moved
out to her farm, east of the village, on
Wednesday lest. , . , A number of the
members of Londesboro lodge, Sons of
England, attended the funeral at Clin-
kopn of their late brother, Mr, Peleg
Thompson, who died suddenly 1n Ae-
ainiboia,..,A meeting of the Londes-
bore Weigh Scale Co. was held In the
office of Messrs. John Brunsdon rf; Son
on Moodayevening....Mr. 1 G. Webb
shipped a oar of flour last week,
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WES FT IELD.
BR►tgzas,—Mrs. James Vint is ser-
iously indisposed at present, and her
many friends hope to see her well
again. We are also pleased to say that
Mr. A. B, Carr, who had such a serioue
misfortune sometime ago, is slowly re.
covering Master Thomas Turney
has ecgaged with Mr. Sheppard Nichol
son, of Auburn, and Master Charles
Rodger with Mr. J. T. Pickett, of Sun-
ehine. The boys are being picked up
this season Mr. Harvey McDowell,
of Weettield, and Miss Maud Cattipbell,
of Marnoch, were quietly married at
Goderich laet Wednesday. We wish
this young ccuple every hnppinese....
Mr. Charles Wightman herd a very
successful auction sale fast week. He
has rented his farm to his brother,
Robert, who lives on an adjoining farm.
Mr, and Mrs, Sowlar will occupy his
house ...Mr. and Mies Walsh, accom-
panied by Mise Graeby, of the boun-
dary, anent Sunday at Mr. J. 11. Mc-
Clinton's..,.Mr, John Redmond took a
trip to Michigan to visit Itis brother
and easter who reside thole.— Mr, Wm,
McLarty has returned home from Santt
Ste. Marie.... \tr, and Mrs, Martin
Waugh, of Wingham, are employed
with Mr. 'P, H. Taylor.... Dont forget
the school entertainment on Friday
evening of this week. A. good time and
large crowd is expected, as the reeds
are now in a good state.... A. umber
are trying to make mapls syrup, but all
report a poor run of sap....A good
meeting of the Epworth League was
held on Sunday evening, subject:
Whet Christ Teaches About Judging
Others," introduced by Mrs. W. F.
Camptiell.
Stock -taking is now over and we are
prepared to take Photos up-to-date ata
every style at reduced rates for the
Next 30 Days
Photos from 7(,o a dozen up, and we
can suit enyone in prices.
Enlargements at greatly reduced prices
in watercolors, xepi and crayon tones.
We also carry a full line of Photo
Buttons.
All work guaranteed.
H. R. BREWER
PROPRIETOR.
C. JEROME
MANAGER.
WALTON.
Jo'rrtvu5.—Mr. W. '1'. Pollard and
other members of the family have 'oft
fur the prairierovince, making Yellow
Grass their destination, where Mr.
Pollard's father bas been residing for
the past year.... his Anuie Campbell
and Miss Carrie Berrie went on Mon-
day of last week to Brussels to work at
dressmaking. These young ladies will
be missed in social circles. But we
trust that after a time they will return
to the parental homes, to he welcome
by their many friends The progress
of the nuttrimoiiat fever is not yet
stated iu our n:idet; as we have had
several cases in this vicinity during the
past few weeks.... Mr. George E.
Ferguson represented Walton lodge,
Ancient Order of UnitedWorkmen, at
site rneetiug of the grand
a lodge in
Toronto ladt week... Mr, Robert
\1cOevin has gone to Morden, Mani-
toba, ro reside, and Mr. Win. Knox bas
left for bleniten, Manitoba \l se
Minnie 1fcI)0nnld spent a few days at
the remelted home Inst week 41r.
and Mrs. David Campbell treated their
friends to nn oyster supper one evening;
recently at which an enjoyable time
wee epetit....OII Thiretay evening
12th inst., a r eil, serious a 1 painful
accident happ to
THE CREAT CASH STORE
WE WILL HOLD OUR USUAL
rd lilinery
Openings
Friday and Saturday,
Marchani 28
'When the ladies of Blyth and surrounding
country will find it to their interest to call and
see the beautiful Millinery that is turned out
by this firm. Here you will find Hats and
Bonnets equal in style and beauty to anything
shown in the larger centres.
MISS MORRISON
who has become so well known to the public
a !frit -class milliner, is still in charge of the
department and you can depend on getting the
very best satisfaction.
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Donald while engaged in sawing in the
saw mill in this place. 'Faking 0 nar-
row atrip of board to clear away the
bark and slivers which had collected by
the side of the saw, the teeth of the
rut» dly revolving saw came in contact
with the board, causing it to break,
part of which struck 61r. Mcllousld on
the neck with suet' force that he wile
lifted off hie feet and fell on his head on
the floor, Tho blow wee ea severe that
he was rendered unconscious and one,
of the arteries of the neck was Severed
and en another cut on the cheek. lire,
Irving aid McNaughton were hnerily
summoned to dress the wounds and had
some difficulty in stopping the now of
blood from the neck, but were t last
succeesful and the petient is vow doing
well and his many friends hops soon to
see him able to resume work.
WEDDING BELLS.—One of 111000 happy
events which causes the hearts of the
young to flutter with excitement and
expectancy, and reminds the more
matured of the time when they passed
through the anile experience, occurred
on Tuneday afternoon of last week at
five o'clock when Rtev. I, 2L. Webb
united in matrimony Mr. J. W.
Morrison and Miss Annie E. Hoy at
the residence cf the bride's parents in
Walton. 'the groom wee assisted by
Mr, R. Hoy, brother of the bride, while
Miss Maude Ferguson acted es brides-
maid. The bride was handsomely
dressed in white and carried a bouquet
of white carnations, and the bridesmaid
was attired in blue and had bine
carnations. Miss Dora J. Kenny play
ed the wedding march. 'Phe ereotu'i
present to the bride consisted of a gold
watch and chain, and to the bridesmaid
a ring Pet with opals, rabies and pearls.
'rhe bride was also the recipient of
puny useful and costly presantr., con-
sisting of furniture, pictures, ebiue,
silverware, etc., showing tht, high
esteem in which the bride stud groom
are held by their ntauy friends, with
whom we join in wishing them all
happiness and pat parity.
—Mr. W. R. Thompson, of Teeswater,
is in poor health. He has taken a two
mouths' comae or medical treatment,
but was not much benetitted thereby.
—\1r. and Mrs, John McKinley, of
Egntoodville, celebrated the 50th anni-
versary of their marriage on Saturday,
.March 14th. The members of the tem -
were all present, aid the children
gave their riot;.er a diamond brooch
end their father a gold -headed eine.
The fen-.ily rent al was much enjoyed
by all present, Mr. and Mrs. 'lruKiu-
ley are still hale and vigorous, couslder•
ing their advanced years.